Jersey Boys Podcast

Frankie Valli (Left) and Joe Long (Right) [October 21, 2007]

It is with a heavy heart that we are sharing the sad news that long-time Four Seasons' member Joe Long has passed away.   He will be missed deeply by his family, friends, and fans.  The Jersey Boys Fan Podcast attended several events where Joe was present, and he was always very approachable, and willing to discuss his passion for music.  Unfortunately we were never able to sit down for an interview.

Coverage of his passing was reported in: FoxNews, NorthJersey.com, Patch.com, NJ 101.5, Yahoo, NJ.com, People.com, AmoMama, Metro.uk, and app.com.

The song is worth a listen or two, and this article is definitely worth reading Billboard.com "Surf Mesa Spreads the Love for 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You,' Bringing the Modern-Day Standard Back to Top 40".

This cover is really good also ...

Tommy DeVito of The Four Seasons has passed away. 

To be totally honest, he was my favorite. 

I loved his story in the Jersey Boys, and how Christian Hoff played him in La Jolla, CA  at the La Jolla Playhouse, and then on Broadway. And Devin May's performance in Las Vegas was amazing.

I also really connected with him during the several times I had the distinct pleasure to be in his company. He was a gentleman, considerate, and passionate about caring for those closest to him.  

I consider my interview with him with my wife Christy to be a special moment in music and podcast history.

Rest in peace Mr. DeVito.

Here are some news sources reporting on Tommy's passing (some of the photos posted in these articles are awesome):

• The Guardian
• Justice Online
• The Times
• Antelope Valley Press
• The Telegraph
• FYI Music News (you'll need to do some scrolling down on this page to find it)
• NTD
• WHIO TV 7 (there is an interesting photo here with Robert De Niro in the background
• New York Times
• Patch New Jersey
• PlayBill
• Fox Carolina
• Rome News-Tribune
• ABC News 4
• News Channel 3
• Boston 25
• Fox 40
• KITV 4
• TAPintoNutley (great video)
• Deadline

You can get all the latest news about Jersey Boys at the Jersey Boys Blog. If you want to see Jersey Boys the musical then check out Jersey Boys Info (Broadway, Tour, London, etc).

 Listen! (Size: 32.7-MBs, Time: 47m08s)

Today’s Jersey Boys Podcast examines the new Jersey Boys Movie trailer & poster (IMDB), news, and an interview from our vault with Jersey Boys cast member John Gardiner.  The podcast starts off with a "fan thank you" intro from Daniel Reichard.

Links mentioned in this podcast include:

• John Lloyd Young
• Erich Bergen
• Miles Aubrey
• Donnie Kehr
• Erica Piccininni
• Clint Eastwood
• Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
• Q&A with Frankie Valli at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles on Monday June 2, 2014
• Midtown Men
• Under The Street Lamp
• The Four Lovers CD @ Amazon
• The Motown Years @ Amazon
• Billy Dixon via YouTube
• Jersey Boys Blog & Podcast on Facebook

You can get all the latest news about Jersey Boys at the Jersey Boys Blog. If you want to see Jersey Boys the musical then check out Jersey Boys Info (Broadway, Tour, London, etc).

The music samples played in this podcast come from: Off Seasons: Criminally Ignored Sides from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons (with  “Big Man's World”); John’s CD “The Way We Weren’t”; and Jersey Boys Musical CD (with “Backup Sessions”).

 Listen! (Size: 19.8-MBs, Time: 21m16s)

This podcast includes: a quick review of the current news related to the Jersey Boys Musical (see show notes prep for links); Christy's review of Tony Award winner John Lloyd Young (JLY) return to Jersey Boys Broadway playing the role Frankie Valli; and an interview from our archive with Jersey Boys Las Vegas cast member Nikka Wahl.

Song segments played in this podcast:

• "Candy Girl" by THE MIDTOWN MEN
• "Stay" by The Four Seasons [Anthology CD]
• "Stay" by Jersey Boys Broadway
• "Sherry" by Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons [Reunited Live]
• "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me" by John Lloyd Young  [My Turn ...]
• "Since I Fell For You" by John Lloyd Young  [My Turn ...]
• "Hey There, Lonely Girl" by John Lloyd Young  [My Turn ...]

 Listen! (Size: 32.2-MBs, Time: 34m47s)

Currently making preparations for putting out a new podcast. As we work on the production, we will update this blog post with the latest info.

The main focus: review of John Lloyd Young's (JLY) return to Broadway; updates on news (remember the best place is the Jersey Boys Blog); a cast member "vault" interview from a Jersey Boys Las Vegas visit; and a bunch of music samples (including a medley from JLY new album & "Stay").

Current Jersey Boys news:

• Tour: Denver review (also CBS), Joseph Leo Bwarie leaving, Frankie Camp, Michael Lomenda interview
• Broadway: Jeremy Kushnier to return, Six Flags, Boston.com
• Movie: Seattle Times, FirstShowing, Empire, Mercury News, Examiner
• Australia: Opening in Brisbane, Return to Melbourne, MovieHole
• Las Vegas: Aaron MacKenzie
• Singapore
• South Africa
• Christmas Album

Current Four Seasons news:

• Bob Gaudio interview in Australia
• Frankie Valli touring UK: theguardian, EADT
• Frankie Valli NYC Concerts
• That Four Seasons' Sound Blog

Midtown Men news:

• Latest news from The Midtown Men on Facebook
• Midtwon Men PR from MarketWatch

JLY Medley @ end of the podcast (suggestions):

• From Linda: Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me; Since I Fell for You; & Hey There, Lonely Girl
• From Carolyn: Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me; Since I Fell for You; & Hey There, Lonely Girl
• Buy the new album on iTunes

Today's podcast Jersey Boys Podcast #071 (recorded Tuesday, December 23, 2009) includes two cast interviews.  The first interview is with Quinn Van Antwerp who plays Bob Gaudio with the Jersey Boys Toronto Company.  And then Matt Bailey who plays Tommy Devito is interviewed from the Jersey Boys National Tour. 

Listen! (Size: 27.6-MBs, Time: 39m42s)

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Additional links mentioned in this podcast of potential interest:

• Vee Jay Records
• Philips Records
• Rhino Records
• Jersey Boys Podcast #031
• Jersey Boys Info 
• Jersey Boys Blog
• The Genuine Imitation Life Gazette (GILG)

Song samples included in this podcast (thanks to Rhino Records):

• "Jungle Bells" [Four Seasons' Christmas Album]
• "Joy To The World [Four Seasons' Christmas Album]
• "The Little Drummer Boy" [Four Seasons' Christmas Album]
• "What Child Is This" [Four Seasons' Christmas Album]

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  Support the podcast via the Jersey Boys Podcast Amazon Store!

The Jersey Boys Podcast #070 (recorded Friday, December 4, 2009) includes our much anticipated and long over due interview with Rick Elice who co-wrote the Jersey Boys Book with Marshall Brickman.

Listen! (Size: 31.6-MBs, Time: 45m36s)

Support the podcast via the Jersey Boys Podcast Amazon Store!

Links mentioned in this podcast include:

• Jersey Boys Coffee Table Book
• Jersey Boys Info
• Jersey Boys Blog
• The Genuine Imitation Life Gazette
• Peter Schneider
• Sister Act in London
• Peter and The Starcatchers
• Walt Disney Theatrical
• La Jolla Playhouse "Page To Stage"
• The Adams Family

Song samples included in this podcast (thanks to Rhino Records):

• "Bye-Bye-Baby" [Cast CD]
• "Rag Doll" [Anthology CD]

Feedback options:

• Post a comment on: Jersey Boys World
• Jersey Boys Podcast Email Notification Service
• Send email to: [email protected]
• Twitter, Friendfeed, Facebook
• Call the listener line with audio comments: 714-855-1946